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Waddle & Silvy

ESPN Chicago
Chicago Bears
White Sox
Caleb Williams
Cubs
Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Ben Johnson
Chicago Cubs
Bears
NFL
Green Bay Packers
New England Patriots
Baseball
Major League Baseball
Milwaukee Brewers
Las Vegas Raiders
Darnell Wright
Tyson Bagent
Montez Sweat
Chicago Bulls

Former Bear Tom Waddle and longtime Chicago sports reporter Marc ‘Silvy’ Silverman love to talk all things Chicago sports and more.

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Jeff Joniak joins Silvy and Tyler to talk about the Jeffrey Simmons trade to the Chicago Bears and how the rest of the season will go for the Bears. They also preview the Bears vs Seahawks game Monday in Seattle. Then, Nicky Palz takes over Aki-s A L... more

Silvy and Tyler take a closer listen at Ryan Poles press conference from earlier in the day on the Jeffery Simmons trade to the Bears. Poles talks about Simmons, the Bears all-in mentality, and what this means for the trade deadline coming up. Are mo... more

Tom Thayer joins to react to Jeffery Simmons Introductory Press Conference with the Bears. He makes a bold statement about how this trade is the biggest for a d-lineman since THIS Hall of Famer. Then, Tyler takes over for Waddle's World, and the guys... more

Silvy and Tyler continue to talk about the Jeffrey Simmons trade to the Chicago Bears. Is this one of the biggest trades in Chicago sports history? They compare it to other Chicago trades and take calls on fan reactions to the trade. Then, they liste... more

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Recent Guests

Courtney Cronin
Chicago Bears reporter for ESPN
ESPN
Episode: 10/22 3PM: Courtney Cronin
Tom Thayer
Former Chicago Bears offensive lineman and football analyst
Chicago Bears
Episode: 10/21 5 PM: Tom Thayer
Al Michaels
Sports broadcaster and play-by-play voice of Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video
Episode: 10/21 4 PM: Al Michaels
Michael Wilbon
Chicago native, sports journalist and co-host of PTI
ESPN
Episode: 10/20 5 PM: Michael Wilbon
Grady Jarrett
Chicago Bears defensive tackle and team captain
Chicago Bears
Episode: 10/20 4 PM: Grady Jarrett
Jeff Joniak
Play-by-play voice of the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
Episode: 10/20 3 PM: Jeff Joniak
Caleb Williams
Chicago Bears quarterback
Chicago Bears
Episode: 10/15 2 PM: Caleb meets the media
Dan Katz
Barstool Sports personality and host of Pardon My Take
Barstool Sports
Episode: 10/14 3 PM: Barstool Big Cat
Mark Tauscher
Former Green Bay Packers player, Packers Hall of Famer and ESPN Milwaukee radio host
ESPN Milwaukee
Episode: 10/13 5 PM: Mark Tauscher

Hosts

Tom Waddle
On-air host with long-running Chicago sports focus; co-host of the program.
Marc Silvy
Longtime Chicago sports reporter and lead commentator; co-host.
Courtney Cronin
ESPN Bears Insider; brings on-the-ground Bears practice reads and roster context.
Connor McKnight
Sports journalist and analyst offering Cubs/MLB context.
Tyler Aki
Sports analyst; hosts and contributes quick-read A-list segments.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 582 ratings
  • Chicago Style

    Love being able to listen on-demand from the DC-area. Love the regular hits Wilbon and Big Cat.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoelSu
    United States7 months ago
  • Great

    Listen daily from Topeka KS. Great show. Great guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Polish art
    United States8 months ago
  • Updating my 1 star review

    The good parts of the show are lost when you completely bend the knee to Jon Gruden. Have the guy on, but don’t act like the guy is the greatest thing around. You continue to alienate large portions of your audience. I’ll check back in a year.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    boiler bio nerd
    United States2 years ago
  • Best sports show in Chicago

    IMO

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeauxO
    United States2 years ago
  • Updating my 1 star review

    Checked in after a long break and last week the station that supported Sarah Spain and many other women just posted an hour focused on googling women 20-40 years their junior. It started as a joke and made it’s way to awful. My childhood Waddle jersey (who has several daughters and lets it slide) will continue to gather cobwebs

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    boiler bio nerd
    United States2 years ago

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Chicago Style — Easy to listen to and great for DC-area commuters.
Great show with strong guests and local flavor.
Edit: long-time listener debating whether to continue due to changing dynamics.
Updating my 1 star review — when politics slips in, it loses some audience.
Best sports show in Chicago with engaging hosts and guests.

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Talking Points

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10/20 5 PM: Michael Wilbon
Q: On a scale of one to 10, how certain are you that Ben Johnson is the guy?
Wilbon gives Ben Johnson an eight and rates Caleb Williams an eight as well, saying their success is connected and both still have to prove themselves.
10/20 5 PM: Michael Wilbon
Q: Do you have a show that's most memorable over the course of the last 25 years?
Wilbon points to a PTI segment with Mike Tyson, recalling that Tyson dropped a bomb at the end and left Wilbon and Kornheiser unable to stop laughing.
10/20 2 PM: Are the Bears a legit contender?
Q: What are your thoughts on throwing a couple picks to Philly for it? I know they'd have to be high picks, but somebody like Jalen Carter?
Waddle doubts Philadelphia would trade Carter, noting he is young and the Eagles could turn their season around. The panel considers the possibility but sees it as unlikely.
10/20 2 PM: Are the Bears a legit contender?
Q: As of today, as constructed today, are the Bears a true Super Bowl contender?
Waddle says they are contenders because he believes they can beat any NFC team, though they still need to prove themselves within their division and improve their defensive front.
10/20 3 PM: Jeff Joniak
Q: Do you think the NFL needs to do something where, if it's close, don't throw it? Are we getting too ticky tacky with some of the officiating going on these days?
Joniak says officiating can vary from crew to crew, noting a high-penalty game and describing how teams study officiating crews. The hosts add examples of inconsistent calls and missed penalties.

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What is Waddle & Silvy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced Chicago-centric sports show blends in-depth analysis of Bears, Cubs, White Sox, and local teams with banter, guest insights, and listener interaction. Across recent episodes, the hosts balance technical breakdowns (roster decisions, quarterback development, and injuries) with lively debates, pop-culture tangents, and regional pairings like on-site camp reports and external reads from prominent reporters. Sponsorship integrations and cross-promotions are a notable fixture, and recurring guests bring authority from ESPN, Barstool, The Athletic, and local Chicago outlets. The format emphasizes chemistry, accessible sports discourse, and a willingness to entertain broader conversations while staying anchored in Chicago sports lore.... more

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1. Courtney Cronin
2. Tom Thayer
3. Al Michaels
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7. Caleb Williams
8. Dan Katz

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